Wang Cong’s Joker‑inspired Entrance Aims to Shock Natalia Silva in UFC Flyweight Finale
Coming to UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, the Chinese flyweight, 34, will once again don her trademark face paint and green hair before stepping into the octagon with Brazilian champion Natalia Silva for the vacant title.
The streamer’s ritual—dyeing her hair green, painting her face white and tracing a bright red grin—has been described by Cong as originating from the playing card that inspired the comic‑book villain, rather than a homage to Batman’s arch‑enemy.
Cong, who has won ten of her eleven professional fights and is on a four‑fight winning streak, says the paint makes her feel “crazy” and helps her perform better; she claims it brings out her true personality without any change to her core fighting style.
Fans and experts have noted that Cong’s wartime antics at weigh‑ins, such as tossing an imaginary coin or swapping fake eyelashes for a rival, add to her psychological approach. The Brazilian, 29, comes into the fight with a 14‑fight winning streak across different promotion and is the top ranked contender in the UFC flyweight division.
“She’s an incredible fighter, an eight‑fight win streak in UFC, beaten three former champions, she has amazing footwork, distance control and kicks,” Cong added, praising Silva’s credentials as she prepares for the bout.
Although the UFC’s decision to slot Cong in the title fight drew surprise—given her lower ranking compared to higher‑ranked adversaries—she explained that her current four‑win streak justified the slot: “If you see the rankings, the girls ranked higher than me have either a fight booked or they have just fought.”
Beyond the fight’s immediate stakes, Cong highlighted the broader significance for women’s MMA after a period of under‑representation. She hopes a victory will inspire more athletes in China to pursue mixed martial arts.
She would become only the second Chinese UFC champion after Zhang Weili if she claims the belt.
While social‑media critics called for a headline featuring heavier‑weight figures, Cong remained tight‑fisted: “I’ve got nothing to say right now. After my fight I think they will shut up.”
